Free to public Monday - Saturday

Anchorage Fire Department

Published: October 11, 2016

A prescription medication collection unit for the disposal of personal medications that are expired or no longer needed is now available at the Medical Arts Pharmacy in Providence Alaska Medical Center.

The disposal unit is free for public use and available from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays at the Medical Arts Pharmacy, located at 3300 Providence Drive, Suite 101 (B Tower – Entrance #4).

Please note that syringes, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, aerosol cans and medications from businesses or clinics are not permitted for disposal in the unit. Prescription medications can be deposited in the unit in its original container or by emptying medication into a plastic bag, then disposing of it in the unit.

Also a reminder that October 22nd is National Drug Take Back Day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local sites within Anchorage will be announced shortly or you can check the DEA's Office of Diversion Control website to find a location near you as the list is updated: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/